Ona

[ oh-nuh ]

noun

, plural O·nas, (especially collectively) O·na

1. a member of a people of Tierra del Fuego.
2. a female given name.

Example Sentences

She would remain a fugitive for nearly half a century, and George and Martha Washington would pursue Ona Judge until their last days on Earth.

From Time

Ona Judge made the decision to escape, upon hearing that she would be given away as a wedding gift to Martha Washington’s granddaughter, who was known for having a volatile temper.

From Time

We absolutely should talk about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, but we should also talk about Ona Judge, Sally Hemings, and others they enslaved.

From Vox

No, not if you say that you think Cousin Ona will not be likely to connect it with my appearance here.

From Project Gutenberg

Cousin Ona spoke to Mr. Sylvester this morning in a way that made my very heart stand still.

From Project Gutenberg

My informant was Sarah, the somewhat gossiping woman whom Ona has about her as seamstress and maid.

From Project Gutenberg

"It is getting time for me to dress," murmured Ona, sinking back on her pillow and speaking in her most languid tone of voice.

From Project Gutenberg

Any one who speaks from the heart, acquires a certain eloquence, and Ona for once was speaking from her heart.

From Project Gutenberg